<p>Were any PLMEs accepted ED without checking box? If so, do you think it is much more difficult to get in?</p>
<p>Basically, I want to get into a BA/MD program so I wont have to worry about being ultra-competitive in college like I was in high school, while still getting a great education. Brown, however, would be my first choice regular undergraduate college because of the laxed, intellectual environment.</p>
<p>Would it be wise to apply for Brown PLME ED without checking the box? (PLME would be my 1st choice BA/MD) Or, would it be better to just wait until RD to apply?</p>
<p>If you check the Early Decisions thread, you'll see quite a few PLME applicants who didn't check the box and didn't get into PLME. I'm not sure whether that means something (since PLME is so competitive anyway), but I'm sure Brown likes people who show interest...</p>
<p>Anyway, if Brown is your 1st choice undergrad and PLME is your first choice combined program, why not apply ED and check the box?</p>
<p>Someone more knowledgeable can probably offer better advice, I'm waiting to hear back from Brown at the moment.</p>
<p>Brown typically wants PLME's to want to go there, even if they don't get into the program. So yes, it will turn down applicants who indicate otherwise.</p>
<p>No. When you apply ED, you sign your name saying that you will withdraw applications to all other schools and attend Brown, no matter what. If your financial aid package from Brown is insufficient, you can talk to them about it, but you can't pull out.</p>
<p>Do you think those who applied ED, didn't check the box, and got deferred have a chance at getting into PLME RD? Will they still consider the fact that I "didn't check the box."</p>
<p>There are several every year who are accepted to PLME without checking the box. Financial aid could be one of the reasons the OP doesn't want to check the box. In that case, don't.</p>
<p>If you can convince them that Brown just hasn't given you adequate financial aid and it is absolutely impossible for your family to send you there, and they're not willing to bargain with you, then you might be able to pull out and go to a state school. But if it's a difference between a moderate sacrifice your family and a free ride elsewhere, you're really not supposed to.</p>